Manali, Solang & Kasol
Trip Overview Facts
- Old Manali cafes, Mall Road and the Hadimba Devi temple
- Solang Valley under snow from December to February
- The Atal Tunnel — 9.02 km under the Rohtang massif
- Sissu and the barren Lahaul valley at about 10,235 ft
About Manali, Solang & Kasol
An extended weekend in the Kullu and Parvati valleys, run out of Delhi and Chandigarh on overnight transit at both ends. Two nights in Manali for Old Manali's cafes, the Hadimba temple and a day across the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, then down the Beas to Kullu's adventure stretch and a night in Kasol, with the Chalal riverside trail and the hot springs at Manikaran before the drive home.
- Old Manali cafes, Mall Road and the Hadimba Devi temple
- Solang Valley under snow from December to February
- The Atal Tunnel — 9.02 km under the Rohtang massif
- Sissu and the barren Lahaul valley at about 10,235 ft
- Kullu's adventure stretch on the Beas
- Kasol and the bohemian Parvati valley
- The 3 km riverside trail to Chalal village
- Manikaran Gurudwara and its sacred hot springs
- Two bonfire and music nights, in Manali and in Kasol
Kullu, Lahaul and Parvati on a single itinerary — pine-forest hill town, cold-desert tunnel country and riverside cafe culture, without a day wasted doubling back.
You leave after work on Day 0 and are back by Tuesday noon. Only one working day goes into a trip that gives you three full days in the mountains.
Most Manali weekends stop at Solang. This one carries on through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul, where the landscape changes completely within twenty minutes of driving.
A dedicated coordinator travels with the batch from the boarding point onward — stays, transfers and the day plan are handled for you.
Ideal for: Beginners, backpackers, solo travellers, college groups and corporate teams who want a Himalayan weekend with no trekking commitment — only light village and riverside walking.
Day-by-day Schedule
- MorningArrive in Manali, check in to the hotel and freshen up.
- AfternoonHadimba Devi temple in the deodar forest at Dhungri, then Old Manali's cafes and the Manu temple.
- EveningFree time on Mall Road for shopping and dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight in Manali (about 6,700 ft).
What's Included & What's Not
- 3 nights accommodation2 nights hotel in Manali, 1 night stay in Kasol, on triple or quad sharing with extra mattresses
- 6 meals3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Transfers from and back to Delhi / Chandigarh in an AC Tempo Traveller, Toyota Innova or AC Deluxe bus, allocated by group size
- All sightseeing listed in the itinerarynon-AC vehicle on the hill sections
- Evening bonfire with music
- Trip coordinator and team captains with the group throughout
Eligibility & Fitness
Graded Easy. Days are built around drives, sightseeing stops and short walks, so a baseline level of everyday fitness is enough — no prior trekking experience is required.
There is no fixed age limit on this itinerary. Travellers with a cardiac history, chronic knee trouble or reduced mobility should tell us at the time of booking so we can plan the pace and the stops around them.
- Open to beginners, backpackers, solo travellers and families — no trekking experience needed
- Basic mobility for light walking on cobbled village paths and riverside trails
- Original government photo ID is mandatory and is checked before boarding; foreign nationals must carry passport and a valid Indian visa
- Long overnight road journeys at both ends, and winding ghat roads through the day
- Tell the team in advance about any respiratory or heart condition — the Atal Tunnel and Sissu leg goes above 10,000 ft
- Able to walk 3 km on a flat riverside trail — the Chalal stretch on the last day
- Comfortable with back-to-back overnight bus journeys and full sightseeing days in between
- General fitness is enough; carry motion sickness tablets if hill roads affect you
Manali, Solang & Kasol Departure Batches
Choose your preferred 4-day departure batch. Open batches are available from October 2026 to October 2027.
How to Reach Manali, Solang & Kasol
The trip starts and ends at the Delhi or Chandigarh boarding point. Reach the pickup point 30 minutes before the scheduled evening departure on Day 0; everything from there is covered.
Bhuntar Airport (KUU) near Kullu is the closest field to Manali, 50 km away, but service is limited and weather-dependent. Travellers joining the group transfer should fly into Delhi or Chandigarh.
Book arrivals with a comfortable buffer before the evening pickup — the vehicle leaves on schedule and cannot wait on a delayed train.
About 530 km from Delhi to Manali on the overnight leg and roughly 500 km on the return, with 80 km round trip to Sissu and 75 km from Manali to Kasol in between.
- Delhi / Chandigarh
- Manali
- Solang Valley
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
- Kullu
- Kasol
- Manikaran
- Delhi / Chandigarh
Travel to and from the boarding point is your own arrangement and is not part of the fare.
Trip Essentials Packing List
- Warm woollen beanie or cap
- Neck buff or muffler
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock and lip balm
- Heavy fleece or down jacket
- Windcheater
- Thermal innerwear, top and bottom
- Denim, cargoes or track pants
- Sweatshirts and cotton tees
- Extra pairs of woollen socks
- Sturdy sports or hiking shoes with grip
- Casual slip-ons or sandals
- 20–30L daypack for the day excursions
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- Personal medical kit, with motion sickness tablets
- Original government photo ID — passport and Indian visa for foreign nationals
Trip Photo Album
Trail, campsite and summit shots from past batches.
Cancellation & Voucher Policy
The advance booking amount is non-refundable under any circumstances. No refund is given for sightseeing or inclusions you do not use during the trip, and bookings cannot be transferred to another traveller.
Trek Reviews & Videos
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"Clear instructions from base camp to summit ridge. TripMySoul's logistics and transport coordination made the journey seamless."
Trip Article & Written Guide
The Complete Guide to Manali, Solang & Kasol: Trail Contours, Campsites & Preparation
Everything you need to know about preparing for Manali, Solang & Kasol. Deep-dive analysis of altitude sickness prevention, terrain contours, camp temperature ranges, and gear checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Similar Trips
- Old Manali cafes, Mall Road and the Hadimba Devi temple
- Solang Valley under snow from December to February
- The Atal Tunnel — 9.02 km under the Rohtang massif
- Sissu and the barren Lahaul valley at about 10,235 ft